New Bedford beaches closed to swimming through Wednesday

Significant rainfall over the last 24 hours raised the threat of elevated bacteria at beaches along East and West Rodney French Blvd. and inside Fort Taber Park, spurring city officials to close the beaches as a precautionary measure.

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Posted Aug. 27, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Updated Aug 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Posted Aug. 27, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Updated Aug 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

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NEW BEDFORD -- Three city beaches will be closed to swimming through Wednesday, according to the New Bedford Health Department.

Significant rainfall over the last 24 hours raised the threat of elevated bacteria at beaches along East and West Rodney French Blvd. and inside Fort Taber Park, spurring city officials to close the beaches as a precautionary measure.

Beginning Wednesday morning, the water at these beaches will be tested daily until acceptable water quality levels are obtained, allowing swimming can resume the following day. Further updates regarding openings and closures will be made as water quality results are received.